noun
- The plural of ferromagnetism; instances or types of the property of certain materials (such as iron, cobalt, and nickel) to become strongly magnetized and to retain magnetization.
Usage: technical; physics
Examples
- The ferromagnetisms of different iron alloys vary depending on their composition.
- Scientists study various ferromagnetisms to develop stronger permanent magnets.
- The ferromagnetisms exhibited by these materials make them useful in electric motors.
- Understanding ferromagnetisms is essential in materials science and engineering.